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The Philippines to launch pilot CBDC implementation

[ad_1] As the world of finance continues to transform, new forms of money are challenging traditional monetary infrastructures that have been around for a long time. Currently, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) have caught the eye of various countries, including the Philippines. In a joint event organized by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) — the Philippines’ central bank — and the Alliance for Financial Inclusion, BSP Governer Benjamin Diokno announced the rollout of Project CBDCPh, a pilot implementation of a CBDC for the country. According to Diokno, the project aims to…

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Non-crypto natives launch social tokens to engage with community and fans

[ad_1] The COVID-19 pandemic, along with other recent events, have revealed the need for a fully digital economy, giving rise to Metaverse ecosystems, Web3 platforms and the adoption of digital currencies.  For example, the Ukrainian government recently reached out to the crypto community on Twitter asking for donations in Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) and Tether (USDT). Nonfungible tokens, or NFTs, have also gained mainstream adoption as artists and creators across the globe have discovered new forms of monetization with these models. While innovative, these use cases also demonstrate the notion…

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REN price gains 65% after Catalog launch brings a cross-chain DEX to its blockchain

[ad_1] Decentralized finance projects like Ren pumped in 2021, only to finish the year right back where they started as high fees on Ethereum (ETH) led to decreased activity for many protocols and DeFi took a backseat to more popular sectors like nonfungible tokens (NFTs).  Now, it appears as though that downtrend is in the process of reversing course after recent global events highlighted the benefits of DeFi and holding assets outside the traditional financial system. This week REN price climbed 69% from a low of $0.247 on Feb. 24…

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Rune’s upcoming mainnet launch and Terra (LUNA) integration set off a 74% rally

[ad_1] 2021 was a roller coaster of a year for THORChain (RUNE), which saw its price top out at $20.31 only to come crashing down below $4 as a series of hacks and declining interest in decentralized finance had the token limping into 2022. Data suggests that investors could be taking a closer look at Rune and a few potentially bullish factors could include the protocol’s recent integration with the Terra and Cosmos ecosystem, an upcoming mainnet launch and the attractive yields offered to liquidity providers. RUNE/USDT 4-hour chart. Source:…

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BNY Mellon plans to launch digital asset custody platform later this year

[ad_1] BNY Mellon, a major investment bank, is developing a digital asset custody platform that would allow institutional customers to gain crypto exposure. According to a report from City A.M., customers will be able to store the world’s most popular cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), in BNY Mellon crypto wallets which are powered by Fireblocks technology. However, once regulatory approval has been granted, the service will gradually increase and integrate a variety of tokenized traditional and digital assets. The new service, according to the investment bank, is expected to…

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Coinbase and 17 Other Crypto Firms Launch ‘Travel Rule Universal Solution Technology’ – Regulation Bitcoin News

[ad_1] On Wednesday, the publicly-listed cryptocurrency firm Coinbase announced the launch of a collaborative effort called TRUST, which stands for “Travel Rule Universal Solution Technology.” The plan is described as an “industry-driven solution” developed to comply with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Travel Rule. There are currently 18 crypto firms that have joined TRUST so far, and the collaborative effort is welcoming other companies to join the initiative. 18 VASPs Launch TRUST in Order to Comply With FATF’s Travel Rule For quite some time now, FATF’s Travel Rule has…

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175-Year-Old News Cooperative the Associated Press Plans to Launch NFT Marketplace – Blockchain Bitcoin News

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[ad_1] On January 10, 2022, the Associated Press (AP), the American non-profit news cooperative founded in 1846, has announced the news agency is launching a non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace. The AP NFT market was built by the distributed ledger technology provider Xooa and on top of the Polygon blockchain network. AP Announces NFT Marketplace Launch The 175-year-old news cooperative the Associated Press revealed that the organization is launching an NFT marketplace using the Polygon blockchain network. According to the AP announcement, the NFT market built by Xooa will allow NFT…

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Polygon, Reddit Co-Founder’s VC Firm Launch $200 Million Social Media Web3 Fund – Bitcoin News

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[ad_1] The team behind Polygon, the protocol dedicated to interconnected blockchain networks like Ethereum, and Alexis Ohanian’s Seven Seven Six venture capital company have revealed a $200 million investment fund in blockchain-based social media projects. According to the announcement, the partner’s mission is to attempt to bridge blockchain, Web3 technology, and social media together. Polygon and Alexis Ohanian’s Seven Seven Six Launch $200 Million Fund Dedicated to Web3, Blockchain, and Social Media Polygon and Alexis Ohanian’s firm Seven Seven Six plan to bolster Web3 technology with social media via blockchain…

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Fidelity To Launch Spot Bitcoin ETF In Canada, As Pressures Mounts For U.S. Approval

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[ad_1] Pressure is mounting for SEC approval of Bitcoin Spot ETF in the U.S. following a new pending spot ETF approval in Canada spearheaded by none other than Fidelity Investments. Fidelity’s Bitcoin Spot ETF product listing is titled “Fidelity Advantage Bitcoin” and pending approval to launch in Canada this week. According to Eric Balchunas, Bloomberg senior ETF analyst, the launch of Fidelity’s listing would immediately make them the largest asset manager offering a Bitcoin ETF. Image Source: Eric Balchunas, Bloomberg Eric Balchunas Fidelity’s move for Bitcoin spot ETF approval in…

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Nearly 500,000 Nigerian CBDC Wallets Downloaded Since Launch – Fintech Bitcoin News

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[ad_1] Nearly half a million e-naira wallets have been downloaded a few weeks after the central bank digital currency (CBDC) was officially launched by Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, the central bank has said. E-Naira’s Initial Trade Volumes In addition to the 488,000 wallets that have been downloaded, Osita Nwanisobi, who is the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s spokesman, is quoted confirming that a total of 78,000 merchants from 160 countries have now enrolled to become a part of the e-naira ecosystem. Despite the CBDC’s seemingly early success, a report by…

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